Re: trying to install oracle 8i

my test db did the same last week (8.1.7 on win 2k advanced server). it hung at 100% for about 45 minutes, then finished the installation.

Be patient, it may work in the end.

PkingTom wrote:
>
> Hello, hoping someone can help me.
>
> I'm trying to install oracle 8i for a school project but i'm having problems.
> I'm installing it on an HP, Windows 98. I downloaded the oracle 8i personal
> edition. After running the installation with the OUI it gets to 100% and then
> hangs. Therefore I'm unsure if it fully installs correctly. When I reboot, all
> the components of oracle 8i are in my program folder. I try to run SQL Plus and
> it comes up with the Username/Password/HostName box with the application in the
> background. My professor gave us all a username and password to use but it
> doesn't work. How do I configure my own passwords? I've been looking through
> some of these other messages and I see mentioning of having to configure all
> types of things to get this to work. What am I doing wrong or what do I need to
> do? Thanks to anyone that can help.
>
> Tom
Received on Wed Feb 20 2002 - 22:40:18 CST